Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K-r
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Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K-r Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
- Announced January 2019
- Replaced the Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
- Released March 2011
Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K-r Overview
Let's look much closer at the Olympus E-M1X and Pentax K-r, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and K-r (12MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and K-r (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-M1X was revealed 7 years after the K-r which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the E-M1X matches up versus the K-r with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K-r Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Pentax K-r. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Pentax K-r
E-M1X | K-r | |||
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Released | January 2019 | March 2011 | More modern by 96 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 921k | Clearer display (+116k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Olympus E-M1X
K-r | E-M1X |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Pentax K-r
E-M1X | K-r | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1X provides external dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Pentax K-r has dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-M1X and Pentax K-r in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1X against the K-r.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and K-r is 54 and 67 respectively.
Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and K-r.
All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M1X using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus E-M1X will offer extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern E-M1X should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K-r Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Pentax K-r | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Pentax K-r |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2019-01-24 | 2011-03-11 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Dual TruePic VIII | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4288 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 64 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,037k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/6000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 60.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 997 grams (2.20 lbs) | 598 grams (1.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") | 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 755 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 870 photographs | 470 photographs |
Style of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 2 | One |
Price at release | $2,999 | $1,100 |